Birmingham, ALDirector of Art and Production at The Progressive... Upon graduation from Samford University in 1974, I joined Southern Progress Corporation's Southern Living magazine as a staff artist. In 1978 I became assistant... Upon graduation from Samford University in 1974, I joined Southern Progress Corporation's Southern Living magazine as a staff artist. In 1978 I became assistant Art Director, and also received my MBA from the Samford University Graduate School of Business. I moved into the Southern Living Art...